RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-00762
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Her Reenlistment (RE) code of 3A which denotes First-term
airman [involuntary separated](entry-level) for inability to
satisfactorily progress in a required training program without
characterization of service; or a first-term airman [involuntary
separated] for failure to progress in military training required
to be qualified for service with the Air Force or for performance
of primary duties be changed to 2C which denotes Involuntary
separated with an honorable discharge; or entry-level separation
without characterization of service to allow her to enlist in the
Air National Guard (ANG).
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
She was not aware of her erroneous RE code until she pursued a
waiver to join the ANG. Her current RE code cannot be waived by
the ANG.
In support of her request, the applicant provides a personal
statement, copies of her DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or
Discharge from Active Duty, character reference letters and Basic
Military Training (BMT) Certificate of Training.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 5 Feb 13, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force. She
was credited with 5 months and 14 days of active service.
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial. Based on the documentation on file
in the master personnel records, the discharge to include the
Separation Program Designator (SPD) code, narrative reason for
separation and character of service was appropriately administered
and within the discretion of the discharge authority.
The applicant was previously recycled in training because of her
academic performance. She was placed on academic probation and
counseled on numerous occasions regarding exam preparation and
expectations. Additionally, she received specialized individual
assistance totaling five hours during the duty day and 13.5 hours
outside the duty day. Since none of these efforts were
successful, the commander determined removal from the course and
discharge was in order.
On 28 Jun 13, the applicant was notified of her commanders intent
to recommend her discharge from the Air Force for entry-level
performance or conduct under the provisions of AFI 36-3208,
Administrative Separation of Airmen. Specifically, for failure to
make satisfactory progress in the Basic Medical
Technician/Corpsman Program Course. She acknowledged receipt of
the discharge notification and was afforded the opportunity to
consult legal counsel and submit statements in her own behalf.
The base legal office reviewed the discharge and found it legally
sufficient to support separation.
Airmen are given entry-level separation/uncharacterized service
characterization when separation is initiated in the first
180 days of continuous active service. The Department of Defense
(DoD) determined if a member served less than 180 days continuous
active service, it would be unfair to the member and the service
to characterize their limited service. The applicant was only on
active duty for 143 days when the discharge action was initiated.
Therefore, her uncharacterized character of service is correct and
in accordance with DoD and Air Force instructions.
The complete DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial. If the ANG is telling the applicant
that RE code 3A is wrong, they are misleading her as RE Code 3A is
correct. Effective 29 Aug 12, the Air Force changed its policy
for members who meet the definition of RE code 3A to assist them
in being able to get back in the military as the 2 RE codes are
the most negative RE codes authorized by the Air Force and are
traditionally the hardest RE codes to waive for reentry back into
the military.
The complete DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit D.
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the
applicant on 11 Aug 14, for review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit E). As of this date, no response has been received by
this office.
THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:
1. The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing
law or regulations.
2. The application was timely filed.
3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice. We took
notice of the applicants complete submission in judging the
merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinions and
recommendations of the Air Force Offices of Primary Responsibility
and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion the
applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice.
Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no
basis to recommend granting the requested relief.
THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the
application was denied without a personal appearance; and the
application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of newly
discovered relevant evidence not considered with this application.
The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number
BC-2014-00762 in Executive Session on 12 Mar 15, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 18 Dec 14, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Available Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 27 Jun 14.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 31 Jul 14.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 Aug 14.
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